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title: "Catering Disposables - Request for Information"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0615b4"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "CORPORATE OFFICER OF THE HOUSE OF COMMONS"
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# Catering Disposables - Request for Information

Buyer: CORPORATE OFFICER OF THE HOUSE OF COMMONS  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0615b4

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## Summary

The Corporate Officer of the House of Commons and the Corporate Officer of the House of Lords are currently in the planning phase of a procurement process titled "Catering Disposables - Request for Information". This process pertains to the central government public authority sector and is focused on acquiring disposable catering supplies for the Parliamentary Estate. Located in London, United Kingdom, the procurement aims to gather information from potential suppliers to support catering services across both Houses. The deadline for responses to this Request for Information (RFI) is set for the 17th of February, 2026, and submissions are to be made via the procurement portal, Atamis. The planned start for the contract is the 11th of May, 2026, with a potential end date on the 10th of May, 2028, and the possibility of renewal extending up to 2030.

This procurement initiative presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in the manufacture and supply of disposable catering items, valued at a gross amount of £1,560,000. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with the capability to fulfil this requirement are especially encouraged to participate, given the project's scale and visibility. Engaging in this tender process can facilitate business growth by securing a contract with a prestigious governmental institution, enhancing the company's portfolio and potentially leading to further business opportunities within the public sector. Businesses experienced in providing a wide range of disposable items for food preparation, service, and takeaway functions will find this tender particularly fitting.

## Notice

The Corporate Officer of the House of Commons and the Corporate Officer of the House of Lords (the Authority) are seeking information from potential suppliers regarding the provision of Catering Disposables to the Parliamentary Estate. The Authority requires the provision of Catering Disposables to supply its catering outlets across both Houses in the Parliamentary Estate. This requirement covers both Houses and includes the supply of a broad range of disposable items used in food preparation, service, and takeaway functions. This RFI is issued solely for information-gathering purposes and does not constitute a commitment to procure any goods or services. The Authority invites responses from suppliers with relevant experience and capability to meet this requirement. Responses to this Request for Information should be submitted via our procurement portal, Atamis. To register, please visit: https://atamis-ukparliament.my.site.

### Planning Information

Responses to this Request for Information should be submitted via our procurement portal, Atamis.
To register, please visit: https://atamis-ukparliament.my.site.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009598-2026 |
| Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 6 Apr 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 10 May 2026 - 10 May 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,300,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planning |
| Lots status | Planning |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | CORPORATE OFFICER OF THE HOUSE OF COMMONS |
| Additional buyers | CORPORATE OFFICER OF THE HOUSE OF LORDS |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1A 0AA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | TLI32 Westminster |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products

### Codes

- 39222100 - Disposable catering supplies

## Release History

- 3 Feb 2026 at 16:04 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009598-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009598-2026
  3rd February 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://atamis-ukparliament.my.site
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.parliament.uk/

## Provenance

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